Culture, and Belonging Specialist

Culture, Opportunity and Belonging Specialist

Building global, iconic brands people trust and champion

At Yum!, we have bold ambitions to make room for all people and voices at our tables. In this Culture, Opportunity & Belonging (COB) Specialist role, you will help advance our COB strategy across the U.S., with a primary focus on the Irvine Campus.

Embed Culture, Opportunity & Belonging

• Lead the execution of the U.S. Culture, Opportunity & Belonging (COB) strategy in alignment with Yum!’s global COB vision.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on topics such as employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, retention, and culture evolution.
• Provide guidance and support to Communities of Belonging (CoBs) and affinity groups, strengthening connection and belonging across the Irvine Campus and broader U.S. population.
• Serve as a culture ambassador, role‑modelling our commitment to belonging in the workplace.

Organizational Development

• Partner with People & Culture and business leaders to support leadership development programs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of COB programs through data, feedback, and measurable outcomes.
• Stay current on U.S. trends, legal considerations, and best practices related to culture, opportunity and belonging, and thoughtfully integrate them into strategy and execution.

Talent & Workforce Experience

• Collaborate with Talent, Brand, and People & Culture teams to embed COB principles across the end‑to‑end employee lifecycle.
• Pilot innovative, skills‑based solutions that enhance employee experience.
• Drive consistency and excellence in hiring, onboarding, and talent mobility.

Analytics & Insights

• Develop executive‑ready presentations, dashboards, and reporting that clearly communicate priorities, progress and impact.
• Translate COB data into insights that inform leadership decisions, track progress against goals and continually improve programs.
• Partner closely with U.S. People & Culture leaders and global COB counterparts to share best practices and ensure alignment.
• Work with Communications to shape internal and external storytelling related to culture and belonging.
• Build relationships with external partners, vendors and community organizations that support the U.S. COB agenda.
• Collaborate across functions to integrate COB principles into how work gets done.

• 5–7 years of experience in Culture, Opportunity & Belonging, HR, Organizational Development or related disciplines.
• Strong understanding of U.S. workplace culture practices and relevant employment considerations.
• Proven ability to influence and partner with leaders at all levels.
• Experience designing and delivering people programs from concept through execution and evaluation, grounded in data and measurable impact.
• Demonstrated comfort navigating ambiguity, iterating solutions and driving outcomes through collaboration.
• Strong analytical and storytelling skills, including experience with data reporting, dashboards and executive communications.
• Proficiency with tools such as Excel, HRIS (Oracle preferred) and data visualization platforms is a plus.
• Passion for solving complex people challenges using research, insights and human‑centered design.
• Primary location:
  Irvine, CA.
• Travel:
  Limited U.S. travel as needed.

Competitive base pay with benefits.

• Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year, plus additional sick days.
• Hybrid work schedule and year‑round flex day on Friday.
• Up to 10 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday.
• Company‑provided Recharge Days to unplug and reenergize.
• Competitive bonus program for eligible roles.
• Recognition‑based culture.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits starting on Day 1.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program available to all employees and their dependents.
• Generous parental leave.
• Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons.
• 401(k) benefit plan with a 6% matching contribution.
• Up to 2 paid days to volunteer for any non‑profit or charitable organization.
• Access to Linked In Learning.

Salary Range: $98,400 to $115,800 annually + bonus eligibility.

Yum! Brands is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

Employment eligibility to work with Yum! in the U.S. is required. The company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.